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Caister Roman Fort

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The remains of a Roman fort which was occupied well into the Saxon period. Caister formed part of the Roman 'Saxon Shore' defenses. It was built around the year 200 AD and used by the Roman army for the next two centuries. The remains show building foundations, and sections of walls and ditches.

Caister remained occupied during the 4th century, and may have been used as a predecessor to the more elaborate fort at Burgh Castle. Settlement lapsed following the departue of the Romans, but the site was later reoccupied in the 7th and 8th centuries as a Saxon settlement. Caister Roman Fort is under the care of English Heritage, but is actually managed by Great Yarmouth Borough Council. Note: The name of this site is sometimes [incorrectly] spelled 'Caistor'.
Norwich Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, NR30 5RA

About Caister Roman Fort
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: Open at any time
Website: Caister Roman Fort
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Nearest Attractions Caister Castle - 0.7 miles (Castle) Caister Hall Motor Museum - 0.7 miles (Museum) Elizabethan House Museum - 3.3 miles (Historic Property) Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars - 3.4 miles (Historic Property) Time and Tide Museum - 3.6 miles (Museum) Burgh Castle - 5.2 miles (Roman) Berney Arms Windmill - 5.7 miles (Historic Property) Horsey Windpump - 7.3 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Caister-on-Sea - 0.5 miles away Great Yarmouth - 3.1 miles away Gorleston-on-Sea - 5.6 miles away Horsey - 5.9 miles away Potter Heigham - 7.2 miles away Acle - 7.3 miles away Hickling - 9.4 miles away Horning - 9.7 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

175 Bemuda Holiday Park - 2.8 miles from Caister Roman Fort Hemsby, Norfolk Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £180

Rose Cottage - 2.9 miles from Caister Roman Fort Hemsby, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £200

Apricot Cottage - 2.9 miles from Caister Roman Fort Hemsby, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £180

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Nearest Hotels

The Grange Hotel - 1.1 miles from Caister Roman Fort Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Stay from: £40.00

Arden Court Hotel - 2.3 miles from Caister Roman Fort Yarmouth, Norfolk Stay from: £39.00

The Ryecroft - 2.5 miles from Caister Roman Fort Southtown, Norfolk Stay from: £26.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Beaumont House - 3 miles from Caister Roman Fort Great Yarmouth, Norfolk From: £39.00

Tudor House - 3 miles from Caister Roman Fort Great Yarmouth, Norfolk From: £21.00

Rembrandt Guest House - 3 miles from Caister Roman Fort Great Yarmouth, Norfolk From: £21.00

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Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
England
NR30 2EN
Tel: 01493 846346
Fax: 01493 858 588
Email: tourism@great-yarmouth.gov.uk
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